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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,468.80, 381,703.20 and 226,475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,468.80, 381,703.20 and 226,475.20 is: 339,712.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,468.80 : 381,703.20 = 226,475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,468.80/381,703.20 = 226,475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,468.80x = 381,703.20 × 226,475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,468.80x = 86,446,308,560.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,446,308,560.64/254,468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,712.80

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